2007 in Review

Every new beginning marks some other beginning's end ...

Bastardized, but true. As 2008 begins, 2007 is put to rest. As with every year, this last one was full of surprises, good and bad. There were endings, beginnings, joy, and heartbreak. Through it all, I remain ... me.

I think the top story for 2007 for me would be the birth of my second granddaughter. I still say I am way too young for all this, being merely 41, but what can I do? The new grandaughter is wonderful, just like her older sister. And yes, my oldest, original granddaughter turned SEVEN this year! Oh my! She is a source of constant amusement and joy to me. These two girls steal my heart a little bit more each time I see them. It is a heist I willingly allow.

On a less joyous note, my school will be closing at the end of this school year, June of 2008. The news of this closure came late in the year, and brought with it both sadness and anxiety. I am sad because it is a beautiful building, and it is the first school I have been truly happy teaching at. The anxiety comes from not knowing what the future holds. That is tough. There are schools I simply will not teach at, because the parents have lost their minds.

2007 was the year I almost got Dad moved to Regina. He decided to move into my apartment complex, only to find out that they would not allow him to have his little dog. So close, and yet, so far. Now I don't think it will ever happen. Sad but true.

This spring and summer were difficult for me personally, but the fall set things to rights again. As always, I keep trying to improve myself, looking inward, striving for a life more than half lived. Some days I succeed. Those are the days that keep me sane.

So, as 2008 kicks off, I am trying to begin as I mean to go on, with a smile, laughter, and spending my time doing things that make me happy. I am hoping for a good year. Let's hope it is not in vain.